personal care

[ˈpɜːrsənəl kɛr]
noun
cuidados pessoais
1. Products, services, and activities related to maintaining personal hygiene, grooming, and physical well-being
The personal care aisle in the supermarket includes shampoo, soap, and deodorant.
A seção de cuidados pessoais no supermercado inclui xampú, sabonete e desodorante.
2. Assistance provided to individuals who need help with daily hygiene and grooming tasks
Elderly patients often require personal care assistance from trained professionals.
Pacientes idosos frequentemente precisam de assistência com cuidados pessoais de profissionais treinados.
3. The industry or market segment focused on cosmetics, hygiene, and grooming products
The personal care industry generates billions in revenue annually.
A indústria de cuidados pessoais gera bilhões em receita anualmente.
In Brazil, the personal care market is highly developed and reflects strong consumer interest in cosmetics and grooming. The term 'cuidados pessoais' is widely used in retail, healthcare, and advertising. In the USA, 'personal care' is a major retail category and is often associated with both essential hygiene products and premium wellness items. The industry reflects cultural values around self-care and personal appearance in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
personal hygienegroomingself-carebody caretoiletries
Antonyms / Antônimos
neglectpoor hygiene

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cuidados pessoais
Standard term used throughout Brazil in commercial and medical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
cuidados pessoais / higiene pessoal
Both terms are commonly used interchangeably in Rio
São Paulo
cuidados pessoais
Preferred term in business and retail sectors; widely used in product marketing
Portugal
higiene pessoal / cuidados de higiene
Portuguese tends to emphasize 'higiene pessoal' more frequently than 'cuidados pessoais'

Related Words

hygiene productscosmeticsskincaregrooming suppliessanitationwellness

Related Idioms & Phrases

take care of oneself
maintain good hygiene
groom oneself
personal grooming routine
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